The USA won the Four Nations Tournament for the fifth time in six trips
to China with a 2-0 win over the host country on Tuesday in Guangzhou.

Needing a victory to overtake China, the Americans won on a thunderous
strike from midfielder Lori Chalupny
in stoppage time of the first half and an opportunistic goal from Natasha Kai in the 56th minute.
Chalupny's goal came at the end of a dominating first half by the
Americans, who outshot China, 9-1, over the first 45 minutes and put
intense pressure on
the opposing goal.

The triumph improved Coach Greg Ryan's
record to 27-0-7 and was made even more impressive by the fact that the
USA came to the competition without five key veteran
players.

ôToday, we felt we could really come out and just go after China,
pressure them in their half, go forward and create chances,ö said Ryan.
ôItÆs great for us to end the tournament on this note. They take a lot
of confidence away from this, but even in the games that donÆt go your
way this is a very important process.ö

Chine took second place, and defending world champion Germany finished
in third after recording its third 0-0 tie of the competition against
England in Tuesday's other game. U.S. goalie Hope Solo picked up the Best
Goalkeeper award, while England captain Kelly Smith was named Best Player.